Conflict (1907)

By Constance Smedley

Book Overview

Conflict is a novel written by Constance Smedley and published in the year 1907. The book is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of a young woman named Maryllia who is caught in a love triangle between two men, her husband and her lover. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, infidelity, and the struggle for independence and self-discovery in a society that is dominated by men.Maryllia is married to a wealthy and successful businessman named Sir John, but she is deeply unhappy in her marriage. She meets a young artist named Mark Lennan and falls in love with him. Mark is also in love with Maryllia, but he is hesitant to pursue a relationship with her because of her marriage.As the story unfolds, Maryllia must navigate the complex emotions and societal pressures that come with being in love with two men. She must also confront her own desires and ambitions, which conflict with the expectations of her husband and society.Conflict is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for personal freedom and fulfillment. Smedley's writing is insightful and poetic, and her characters are richly drawn and deeply human. The novel is a timeless exploration of love, passion, and the human condition that will resonate with readers today as much as it did over a century ago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164610767
• ISBN13: 9781164610762
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"